SPARKY – 21113
Safe - 3-1-2018 Brooklyn
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SAFE 03/01/18
Sparky
Hello, my name is Sparky. My animal id is #21113. I am a desexed male gray dog at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 4 years 6 months 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 19-Feb-2018, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- homeless.
Sparky 21113 is at risk due to being diagnosed with Canine Upper Respiratory Disease Complex and will likely require home rest and a series of antibiotics for up to 14 days. This is a contagious illness to other dogs. He should be adopted into an experienced pet home.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 53.6 lbs
20/02/2018
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:4y Microchip noted on Intake?n Microchip Number (If Applicable): History : o surrender Subjective:Happy tail lesion on tail–tail is crooked Observed Behavior -playful, bar, wagging tail Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =60 R =wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam:clean teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G:intact male MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: happy tail lesion Prognosis:excellent Plan:no treatment for happy tail–move to bigger cage, neuter SURGERY: Okay for surgery
23/02/2018
Hx: Scheduled for surgery at Glendale tomorrow S/O: Dog is BARH. BCS 3-4/9. EENT – eyes red OU, no obvious ocular discharge, normal serous nasal discharge, was hacking a little after pulling on lead; no other coughing or sneezing noted. Heart/lungs auscult wnl. Both testicles appear descended. A: Acceptable candidate for elective sx P: Okay for neuter at Glendale tomorrow PROGNOSIS: Good
26/02/2018
New CIRDC noted on rounds Subjective: BAR. Sneezing with serous nasal d/c. No cvd. Objective EENT: serous nasal d/c bilaterally, no ocular d/c ou L: Eupneic, normal RR/RE but sneezing MSI: Ambulatory x 4, good haircoat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: CIRDC Plan: Start doxycycline 10mg/kg PO SID x14d until 3/12 Recheck at day 7 Move to iso Prognosis: Fair to good
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Upon intake Sparky was friendly and relaxed. Sparky allowed to be rubbed and hugged. Sparky allowed all handling. Scanned negative.
Basic Information:: Sparky is a 4 and a half year old male gray and white large breed mix. Owner has had Sparky since a puppy and is surrendering because personal reasons
How is this dog around strangers?: Around strangers Sparky is friendly and likes to jump up on people.
How is this dog around children?: Sparky has lived with a child the age of 10 and is playful with them. Sparky plays gently with children.
How is this dog around other dogs?: Sparky has not lived with or interacted with other dogs.
How is this dog around cats?: Sparky has not lived with cats
Resource guarding:: Sparky isnt bothered when having his food bowl touched while eating or having toys taken away. Previous owner never tried to take away bones or treats. Sparky has designated furniture he is allowed to go on and isnt bothered when being pushed off the furniture. Sparky also isnt bothered when being held or restrained. Sparky enjoys getting baths and being brushed. Sparky hasn’t had his nails trimmed by the owner since he was a puppy but wasnt bothered when done. When someone unfamiliar approaches the house Sparky will bark and greet them when they come in. Sparky isnt bothered when someone unfamiliar approaches a family member.
Bite history:: No known bite history.
Housetrained:: Partially
Energy level/descriptors:: high
Other Notes:: Sparky is scared during storms and fireworks and will hide.
Medical Notes: Last year sparky had an ingrown nail.
For a New Family to Know: Sparky was described as friendly, playful and excitable. Sparky enjoys playing with hard toys and plastic bottles. Sparky knows how to play tug. When home with Sparky he will follow you around the house. Sparky eats Alpo wet and dry food twice a day. Sparky is partially house trained and usually doesn’t go to the bathroom in the house but if not taken out all day he will have an accident in the house. Sparky gets walked twice a day and prefers to go to the bathroom on grass. Sparky pulls hard on the leash and has not been let off the leash outside since he was a puppy. Sparky is well behaved when left in the house alone. Sparky is crate trained and does well in the crate all day. Sparky knows the commands stop and come. For exercise he goes on brisk walks. When its time for bed Sparky sleeps in his crate.
Date of intake:: 2/19/2018
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner surrender
Previously lived with:: Adult, 1 child age(10)years old
Behavior toward strangers:: Around strangers Sparky is friendly and likes to jump up on people.
Behavior toward children:: Sparky plays gently with children.
Behavior toward dogs:: Behavior unknown
Behavior toward cats:: Behavior unknown
Housetrained:: Partially
Energy level/descriptors:: Sparky was described as friendly, playful and excitable with a high energy.
Date of assessment:: 2/21/2018
Look:: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. Allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.
Sensitivity:: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, eyes are averted, and tail is in neutral position with a relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item.
Tag:: 1. Dog follows at the end of the leash, body soft.
Paw squeeze 1:: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Eyes are averted and ears are relaxed or back.
Paw squeeze 2:: 1. Dog does not respond at all for three seconds. Eyes are averted and ears are relaxed or back.
Toy:: 1. No interest.
Summary:: Sparky was energetic, but a bit anxious (jumping, panting, and wide eyed). He allowed all handling with no concern.
Summary (1):: According to Sparky’s previous owner, Sparky did not interact with other dogs while in their care. Sparky is sexually motivated and can be difficult to interrupt at times. He was respectful with a playful female dog, and briefly attempted to mount her. The Behavior Department recommends that Sparky be placed in a home with resident dogs that will tolerate his sexually motivated behavior and match his calm sociability 2/20: When off leash at the Care Center, Sparky greets the novel female dog with a high stance and tail. He immediately begins to sniff her genital area and is difficult to re-direct his attention. Sparky persistently remains sexually motivated. 2/21-22: Today, Sparky persistently mounted a playful female dog. He tolerated her solicitation, but did not reciprocate. 2/23: Sparky was a bit more respectful today and did not persistently mount the female greeter.
Date of intake:: 2/19/2018
Summary:: Upon intake Sparky was friendly and relaxed.
Date of initial:: 2/20/2018
Summary:: Sparky was playful, bar, wagging tail
ENERGY LEVEL:: His previous owner describes Sparky as a friendly, playful and dog, he displayed medium-high energy and movement throughout assessment, and will need daily mental and physical activity to keep him engaged and exercised.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: EXPERIENCE (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with the behaviors outlined below)
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
Potential challenges: : House soiling,Anxiety
Potential challenges comments:: Sparky’s reported to have accidents in the home when not walked for the day. His previous owner notes Sparky is kept in a crate during the day. He will need guidance to learn where to eliminate in his new home. We recommend crate training, (the crate must be made positive and never used as a punishment), frequent walks, rewards for eliminating outside (treats, toys, games), consistent feeding schedule, and careful monitoring when inside. Accidents should never be punished as it can damage the human-dog relationship and is likely to make the problem worse.
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